Pulaski County Department of Social Services

05/07/2026

"Being ready is not a feeling. It's a decision." 💙

When the Melvins got the call to foster a teenager, they didn't wait to feel ready. They made a decision to show up. What began as an open guest room became a space filled with purpose, connection, and family.

Teens don't need perfection. They need steady adults who listen, encourage, and are willing to walk alongside them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pwbuUOMP8Y

Could fostering be the way you make a difference?
👉 Explore foster care today: Stories.FosterVA.com

05/01/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. 💙

This month, we're sharing stories from foster families across Virginia. Real families. Honest perspectives. No two journeys look the same, but every one of them started with a single step.

Whether you've been thinking about fostering for years or the thought just crossed your mind, these stories are for you.

Could fostering be right for you?
👉 Explore foster care today: Stories.FosterVA.com

04/28/2026

Consistent routines help babies feel safe — and help parents feel more at ease.
Create a safe sleep routine by always placing your baby on their back and using a separate, firm, flat, non‑inclined sleep surface in the caregiver’s room.

Visit SafeSleep365.com and share these resources with everyone who cares for your baby.

04/24/2026

Yesterday was a BLAST!! Thank you so much to everyone that came, and to all our community partners that set up!! We loved spending the afternoon with all of you! We are so proud to have the best community! ❤️🐾💛

A special thank you to Family Services Manager Lee Ann Martin who planned this event!!

Drop your pictures from the festival in the comments!! ☺️

04/23/2026

Come join us and all of our awesome vendors in Jackson Park❗️❗️

04/22/2026

❗️Tomorrow ❗️ is the day!!!! Come see us for the Family Fun Festival in Jackson Park and adopt a pup! 🐾

04/20/2026

Every shade of blue represents hope, protection, and a commitment to keeping children safe and supported.

Join us in making a difference—and don’t forget to come out to Pulaski DSS’s Family Fun Festival this Thursday from 3:30–6:00 PM! Let’s celebrate community, connection, and the power we have when we come together for our children.

04/16/2026

We are ONE WEEK away from the festival‼️

Share and invite all your friends to this free event with games, prizes and snacks ☺️🌼🎉

04/16/2026

Prevention means being intentional 👍

As the weather warms, the frequency of water risks increases.

Playing near pools, shorelines, beaches and rivers can put children at risk in just seconds.
Staying present and attentive can save a life.

Prevention means being intentional. Learn more about child drowning prevention tips at dss.virginia.gov/water.

04/15/2026

Your baby is growing fast — and learning something new every day.

As they start rolling, reaching and exploring, make sure their sleep space stays clear. Keep pillows, blankets, toys and loose bedding out of the crib to reduce the risk of accidental suffocation, and ensure every caregiver follows the same safe sleep routine.

Learn more about safe sleep and ways to prevent sudden unexpected infant death at safesleep365.com.